Course code LauZ4069
Credit points 3.75
Machine Elements I
Total Hours in Course100
Number of hours for lectures32
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Independent study hours60
Date of course confirmation19.10.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developer
Māris Gailis
Ph.D.
Replaced course
MašZ3016 [GMAS3016] Machine Elements I
Course abstract
The subject as a scientific discipline includes the theory of general (typical) machine elements (part and units), engineering calculations and design. The subject presents engineering knowledge for creative machine design work. It develops engineering thinking, initiative and creation, teaches to apply the existing ideas and to search for new ones, to modulate using analogues.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge – the students know the criteria of machine, mechanism and part capacity, selection of materials and design methods, the standards related to design (ISO, LVS, DIN, GOST). Skills – can choose methods for solving technical tasks, consult manuals and standards for solution of practical tasks. Competence – are able to modulate tasks in machine science, solve technical tasks, carry out independent research, are knowing, informed and capable professionals.
Compulsory reading
1.Ziemelis I., Kaķītis A., Dominieks L. Materiālu pretestība. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 376 lpp.
2.Uzkliņģis G. Mašīnu elementi. 1.daļa: Savienojumi. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 468 lpp.
3.Uzkliņģis G., Šmits M. Ritgultņi. LLU. Jelgava: LLU, 2007. 107 lpp.
4.Budynas R., Nisbett K. Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 10th edition. Singapore etc.: McGraw-Hill, 2014. 1104 p.
Further reading
Mašīnu elementu (gultņu, ķēžu, siksnu) ražotāju tehniskā informācija.